Senior Corporate Lawyer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AGL Energy Full time
Senior Corporate Lawyer - Energy Operations

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Lawyer to join our legal team at AGL Energy. In this newly created role, you will provide critical legal support to our Integrated Energy Business Unit, focusing on AGL's diverse portfolio of power generation and gas assets.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Work closely with key internal stakeholders to provide a broad range of legal support across the Integrated Energy remit, focusing on operations, asset management, energy industry transition, and site rehabilitation.
  2. Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including EPC (and other project deliver contracts), O&M agreements, services, and supply agreements.
  3. Support Integrated Energy by advising on contract interpretation and administration issues and disputes.
  4. Develop and maintain strong relationships and influence within the business, applying internal context to all legal advice to support achievement of business imperatives and to protect AGL's legal position.
  5. Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality and efficiency of legal services.
  6. Build expertise across the team's scope and manage relationships with external counsel.
  7. Manage legal risks, provide strategic advice on regulatory impacts, and facilitate efficient group legal operations.

About You

What We're Looking For

  1. 7+ years of PQE (Post-Qualification Experience) in private practice or a corporate legal role, with expertise in energy & resources, construction, infrastructure, corporate law, or property.
  2. Bachelor of Laws degree and admission to practice in the applicable Australian jurisdiction.
  3. Proven experience in leading complex legal matters and commercial contract negotiations.
  4. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the capability to convey complex legal concepts clearly.
  5. Ability to effectively manage stakeholder relationships and influence senior leaders.
  6. Lead business change in response to regulatory developments.
  7. Expertise in dispute resolution highly regarded.

What We Offer

  1. Flexible working options including hybrid work.
  2. Discounts on energy, telcos, and solar plans.
  3. Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
  4. Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
  5. Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
  6. Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
  7. Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
  8. Access to study assistance, AGL's share purchase plan, and insurance deals.

At AGL Energy

We value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL Energy is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

The information provided as part of your application to AGL Energy will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.

AGL Energy does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

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